FlexiSpaces are staffed by teachers and support staff to provide students with uninterrupted access to the Australian Curriculum with high expectations for student learning. FlexiSpaces are designed to keep young people connected to their peers and teachers by providing flexible support to help them build confidence and regain their love of learning.

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What is a FlexiSpace?

• FlexiSpaces are an in-school tool to provide short-term support for students who are showing early signs of disengaging from learning
• They are purpose-built learning environments with flexible furniture and learning zones, where teachers tailor their teaching and curriculum to reconnect students who would benefit from additional support to learning

Why FlexiSpaces?

The FlexiSpace concept was successfully trialled and evaluated in Queensland state high schools between 2018 and 2020.
FlexiSpaces are an evidence-based strategy for helping keep students engaged, learning and achieving at school.
The trial showed improvements for many students in attendance, academic outcomes and student wellbeing, as well as a reduction in school disciplinary absences.
There are now over 100 FlexiSpaces established or being implemented in state schools across Queensland.
The program is being expanded to primary schools for the first time.

Flexispace Teachers:

We are seeking innovative and committed teachers to lead and implement our FlexiSpace programs in schools across Queensland.

FlexiSpace teachers will ideally be:

• experienced teacher with expertise in, or knowledge of inclusive practice; or teachers who are committed to rapidly developing their skills and knowledge of inclusive practice
• committed to ensuring students achieve quality educational outcomes by providing uninterrupted access to the curriculum and high-impact teaching
• committed to differentiating teaching practice and educational program delivery to meet student needs
• committed to using and sharing inclusive teaching sharing practice with all staff
• committed to working with parents/carers, internal support staff and external agencies to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students and to embed inclusive teaching practice.

Applicants for this position must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification.
• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. 
• In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. 
• Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.

How to apply:

• Click the green 'Apply Online' button, complete your personal details and attach:
  • a current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor), and
  • a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role.

Please note: If you are a permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Suitable Applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any school location.

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